BBC Breakfast’s Jon Kay announces new role away from show in latest hosting shake-up
BBC Breakfast host Jon Kay has revealed his new presenting role away from current affairs show.
Jon, 53, will be covering for his BBC co-star and appearing on BBC Saturday Live for six weeks.
The presenter confirmed is new gig on X, formally known as Twitter, by writing: "Good morning. Well, this is a treat for me... presenting #BBCSaturdayLive with the brilliant Nikki Bedi on BBC Radio 4 for the next six weeks.
"Joining us 9-10am Jon Culshaw and Tommy Jessop, sewing surgeon Asmaa Al-allak, Molly Lemon and Heartstopper Alice Oseman. Please join us."
His followers shared their excitement for Jon's new role.
One said: "A treat for us too!"
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Another wrote: "Can't wait!"
However, Jon will not be leaving BBC Breakfast anytime soon.
He usually presents alongside Sally Nugent, but weekend presenter Rachel Burden has filled in this week during her absence.
Her absence has not been explained on the morning show, but it comes after she celebrated her 52nd birthday at the weekend.
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Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the journalist shared a photo from the sun-soaked celebrations, which saw her and a few friends enjoying a poolside view while sipping on a glass of bubbles.
Her caption read: "When you say you want a low-key birthday. And everyone knows you don't really mean it.
"Thank you to lovely friends here and at home for making it so special xxxx."
Jon commented on his co-star's post writing: "Just perfect x".
BBC Breakfast continues weekdays from 6am on BBC One.
